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Confidential

Chief People Officer (CPO)

Confidential, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, 24501

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Chief People Officer (CPO)

About the Company

Nationally recognized private university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1903

Employees 201-500

Specialties

information technology business liberal arts and higher education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) to serve as the lead human resources officer, with a focus on fostering a thriving workplace culture and advancing strategic initiatives that promote employee excellence and organizational growth. The CPO will be responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and operational management of the comprehensive human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, compensation, HR compliance, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development. This role requires a dynamic, service-driven, and innovative HR leader with a proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's mission and strategic plan.

The successful candidate for the CPO position at the company will be a passionate advocate for employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and organizational culture. They will work closely with institutional leadership to address human capital needs and initiatives and will lead the implementation of all HR policies, initiatives, operations, and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management and a deep commitment to the values of the company, including academic excellence, student-centered education, and leadership development. A diverse and inclusive campus community is a key aspect of the company's environment, and the CPO will play a critical role in promoting and maintaining this culture.

Hiring Manager Title Vice President of Academic Affairs

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Human Resources